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Manulife’s cashless day surgery e-service offered at HKBH Ambulatory Medical Centre

HKBH offers a HK$500 electronic coupon to select customers of Manulife. 

Prudential Singapore upgrades Pulse with wealth solutions tools

The firm’s health and wellness app now includes wealth tools called “Wealth@Pulse”.

India readies bill to privatised state-owned general insurer: report

The bill seeks to remove the 51% floor on government holding.

China Re expects H1 net profit jump up to 65% 

This comes at the back of improved underwriting profits and optimized asset allocations.

GREAT Green SP insurance fully-subscribed, closed: Great Eastern

Customers may invest between S$5,000 and S$100,000.

Zensung, ERGO, Munich Re to launch ‘GO GREEN’ insurance policy

It will be delivered through the “Parrot” mobile application and policyholders can monitor their trips and CO2 emissions. 

Allianz Life Malaysia launches PreciousCover, BabyCover plans for expectant mothers

It provides coverage for child critical illnesses and development disorders.

Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore

The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.

APAC’s marine, aviation, transit insurance to reach $14.5b by 2025

Japan and China accounted for 60% of MAT premiums in APAC.

Protection against accidents, illnesses top delivery riders’ insurance needs

Gigacover, an independent worker insurance provider, saw its users increase ninefold since 2020.

Zurich Malaysia appoints Junior Cho as country head

Cho will report to Zurich Asia Pacific CEO Tulsi Naidu.

HK Insurance Authority bans former agent for misconduct

Yam Wai Shu will not be allowed to apply for a licence for five months.

AXA XL names new Singapore country manager

Sylvie Gleises will assume the role effective 1 September.

Growth continues for China's insurance market

The country came second behind the US in terms of total premium volume in 2020.

APAC MAT written premiums to hit $14.5b in 2025

The sector will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2019 to 2025.